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How to apply for Morris County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

Morris County Board of Social Services + AAA + community-based organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework

Who it's for

Morris County emergency aid: (1) Morris County Board of Social Services for Cash Assistance (WorkFirst NJ TANF), General Assistance, Emergency Assistance, NJ FamilyCare Medicaid (973-989-7100); (2) Morris AAA for senior-specific case management (973-285-6848); (3) NJHCPAP + hospital FAP for healthcare safety-net; (4) NORWESCAP (Northwest New Jersey Community Action Partnership) is the LIHEAP/USF administering agency for Morris County (along with Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon — a 4-county service area) for LIHEAP/USF; (5) Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese serving Morris; (6) Community FoodBank of New Jersey or regional food bank; (7) NJ SHARES utility-bill assistance; (8) NJ 2-1-1 for general referrals.

Morris: referral-coordination model.

What you'll need

  • Proof of age 60+
  • Proof of all household income
  • Proof of Morris County / NJ residency
  • Photo identification

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

Official source →Last verified · June 11, 2026

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